17
Jul
24
Jul
Skylight 2025
The classic British play Skylight is returning in 2025!
Having won the Laurence Olivier Award for "Play of the Year" and "Outstanding Debut Ensemble," this production is directed by Roy Szeto, with a script translated and performed by Ivana Wong, alongside Tse Kwan Ho and Lee Sum Yu, who will passionately revive this complex emotional journey on stage.
Since its premiere in 2023, every show has been sold out and received rave reviews! It will make a strong return to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in July 2025.
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"Skylight 2025"
Playwright: David Hare
Director: Roy Szeto
Translation: Ivana Wong
Starring: Tse Kwan Ho, Ivana Wong, Lee Sum Yu
Having won the Laurence Olivier Award for "Play of the Year" and "Outstanding Debut Ensemble," this production is directed by Roy Szeto, with a script translated and performed by Ivana Wong, alongside Tse Kwan Ho and Lee Sum Yu, who will passionately revive this complex emotional journey on stage.
Since its premiere in 2023, every show has been sold out and received rave reviews! It will make a strong return to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in July 2025.
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"Skylight 2025"
Playwright: David Hare
Director: Roy Szeto
Translation: Ivana Wong
Starring: Tse Kwan Ho, Ivana Wong, Lee Sum Yu
Date:17 Jul (Thu) - 24 Jul (Thu)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
01
Jul
09
Jul
TEA Graduate Exhibition 2025
TEA Graduate Exhibition 2025
Date:01 Jul (Tue) - 09 Jul (Wed)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre, Academy Studio Theatre
22
Jun
Lluís Claret Cello Recital
Renowned musician Lluís Claret is amongst the legend of cellists today. The concert programme of Casals and Cassadó brings the beauty of music to our doors. You will also hear some music performed in Hong Kong for the first time. See you on June 22.
Date:22 Jun (Sun)
Venue:William Au Concert Hall
13
Jun
14
Jun
Die Fledermaus, an operetta by Johann Strauss Jr
Hong Kong Grand Opera presents: Die Fledermaus – an operetta by Johann Strauss Jr
Set in a fictitious near-future Hong Kong ruled by mega-conglomerates, corporate lawyer Falke throws a Gatsby-themed bash for the return of the incoming CEO Orlofsky, who brings a rare freedom: to laugh, to play, to unite. Eisenstein, a high-flying executive facing a sentence in the company’s private prison, sees the party as his last shot at flirting and flaunting. His wife Rosalinde, tangled in her own affair, plots to expose him. But as mistaken identities multiply and revenge fades into irrelevance, something unexpected happens – just when everything seems on the brink of chaos: everyone sheds their masks, letting go of their struggles for a fleeting glimpse of joy.
Born out of Vienna’s 1873 stock market crash, Johann Strauss Jr’s Die Fledermaus was a celebration of joy in the face of crisis. Today, as we spin through burnout and late-capitalist absurdity, the operetta asks: what if we didn’t just escape… but truly laughed again? With French maestro Pierre Vallet conducting a production led by young international director Eugene Ma in his local opera debut, Hong Kong Grand Opera invites you to an evening of dramatic elation and melodious bliss!
–– Cast ––
Eisenstein | Chen Yong
Rosalinde | Kenix Tsang (13.6) / Li Yang (14.6)
Adele | Joyce Wong (13.6) / Phoebe Tam (14.6)
Prince Orlofsky | Samantha Chong
Dr Falke | Caleb Woo (13.6) / Jeremy Leung (14.6)
Alfred | Jiyu Cai
Frank | Sammy Chien
Ida | Gloria Chan
Dr Blind | Gabriel Ma (13.6) / Michael Lee (14.6)
Frosch | Jeremy Wong
Hong Kong Grand Opera Chorus
Hong Kong Grand Opera Orchestra
Producer | Dongjian Gong
Stage Director | Eugene Ma
Conductor | Pierre Vallet
Costume Designer | Yoki Lai
Lighting Designer | Leo Siu
Chorus Master | Leon Chu
Sung in German with dialogue in English and Cantonese, Chinese/English surtitles available
Performance runs approximately 2 hours with intermission
For ages 6 and above
Set in a fictitious near-future Hong Kong ruled by mega-conglomerates, corporate lawyer Falke throws a Gatsby-themed bash for the return of the incoming CEO Orlofsky, who brings a rare freedom: to laugh, to play, to unite. Eisenstein, a high-flying executive facing a sentence in the company’s private prison, sees the party as his last shot at flirting and flaunting. His wife Rosalinde, tangled in her own affair, plots to expose him. But as mistaken identities multiply and revenge fades into irrelevance, something unexpected happens – just when everything seems on the brink of chaos: everyone sheds their masks, letting go of their struggles for a fleeting glimpse of joy.
Born out of Vienna’s 1873 stock market crash, Johann Strauss Jr’s Die Fledermaus was a celebration of joy in the face of crisis. Today, as we spin through burnout and late-capitalist absurdity, the operetta asks: what if we didn’t just escape… but truly laughed again? With French maestro Pierre Vallet conducting a production led by young international director Eugene Ma in his local opera debut, Hong Kong Grand Opera invites you to an evening of dramatic elation and melodious bliss!
–– Cast ––
Eisenstein | Chen Yong
Rosalinde | Kenix Tsang (13.6) / Li Yang (14.6)
Adele | Joyce Wong (13.6) / Phoebe Tam (14.6)
Prince Orlofsky | Samantha Chong
Dr Falke | Caleb Woo (13.6) / Jeremy Leung (14.6)
Alfred | Jiyu Cai
Frank | Sammy Chien
Ida | Gloria Chan
Dr Blind | Gabriel Ma (13.6) / Michael Lee (14.6)
Frosch | Jeremy Wong
Hong Kong Grand Opera Chorus
Hong Kong Grand Opera Orchestra
Producer | Dongjian Gong
Stage Director | Eugene Ma
Conductor | Pierre Vallet
Costume Designer | Yoki Lai
Lighting Designer | Leo Siu
Chorus Master | Leon Chu
Sung in German with dialogue in English and Cantonese, Chinese/English surtitles available
Performance runs approximately 2 hours with intermission
For ages 6 and above
Date:13 Jun (Fri) - 14 Jun (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
06
Jun
07
Jun
Academy Chinese Opera: Gongs and Drums
Date:06 Jun (Fri) - 07 Jun (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
30
May
31
May
A Groovy Kind of Love Concert
As a multi-talented singer, Raymond has an extensive repertoire that spans Chinese and Western classical music, folk music as well as popular songs. At his coming concerts at the Academy for the Performing Arts, he will regale audiences with his trademark lyrical numbers, as well as present some of his new compositions. Raymond is also a staunch supporter of youth development work, and he will donate all proceeds from the concert to the Hong Kong Association of Youth Development. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy good music and contribute to society at the same time!
Date:30 May (Fri) - 31 May (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
25
May
Belilios Winds Annual Concert 2025 The Adventure from Belilios Winds to B-JAZZ
This year, Belilios Winds joins forces with the newly established B-JAZZ All Girls Big Band to bring you a more diverse musical experience! The concert will be divided into two exciting parts:
For the first half, we have Belilios Winds to perform a series of engaging concert band pieces, including the world premiere of a new work composed specifically for Belilios Winds by Lora Chow!
For the second half, B-JAZZ will take you on a journey to explore the charm of jazz, featuring special guest vocalists Louise Kwong and Jo Jo Pang, who will deliver unforgettable performances!
Don’t miss the show and get your tickets now!
For the first half, we have Belilios Winds to perform a series of engaging concert band pieces, including the world premiere of a new work composed specifically for Belilios Winds by Lora Chow!
For the second half, B-JAZZ will take you on a journey to explore the charm of jazz, featuring special guest vocalists Louise Kwong and Jo Jo Pang, who will deliver unforgettable performances!
Don’t miss the show and get your tickets now!
Date:25 May (Sun)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
20
May
Paul Taylor – 100% in English
Paul Taylor – 100% in English
Paul makes fun of the French and they love it. Or they tell him to go back to England! After 3 sell-out bilingual world tours, Paul shares his story of being a British expat in France, this time 100% in English. Hold onto your berets!
Personal Bio
Paul Taylor is a British comedian who has been living in France since 2009. His trademark is poking fun at the French and the French lifestyle, as well as at himself, by sharing his offbeat expat experiences, including linguistic misunderstandings and cultural mix-ups.
In 2016, he released his first bilingual show, "#FRANGLAIS," to phenomenal success. He followed it up with his second and third shows, "So British (ou presque)" and "Bisoubye". With this trilogy of bilingual shows, Paul has captivated tens of thousands of spectators with sold-out performances in the most prestigious of venues in France and around the world.
Alongside his stage performances, Paul has also ventured into creating video content. Spotted early in his career by the French TV channel Canal+, he developed and produced the hit TV show “WTF France," which catapulted him into the limelight. Paul’s online videos now have hundreds of millions of views, and he has over 1.5 million followers on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Paul makes fun of the French and they love it. Or they tell him to go back to England! After 3 sell-out bilingual world tours, Paul shares his story of being a British expat in France, this time 100% in English. Hold onto your berets!
Personal Bio
Paul Taylor is a British comedian who has been living in France since 2009. His trademark is poking fun at the French and the French lifestyle, as well as at himself, by sharing his offbeat expat experiences, including linguistic misunderstandings and cultural mix-ups.
In 2016, he released his first bilingual show, "#FRANGLAIS," to phenomenal success. He followed it up with his second and third shows, "So British (ou presque)" and "Bisoubye". With this trilogy of bilingual shows, Paul has captivated tens of thousands of spectators with sold-out performances in the most prestigious of venues in France and around the world.
Alongside his stage performances, Paul has also ventured into creating video content. Spotted early in his career by the French TV channel Canal+, he developed and produced the hit TV show “WTF France," which catapulted him into the limelight. Paul’s online videos now have hundreds of millions of views, and he has over 1.5 million followers on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Date:20 May (Tue)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
16
May
01
Jun
Paradise of the Suck
Please refer to Chinese
Date:16 May (Fri) - 01 Jun (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
12
May
17
May
Academy Drama: DNA
Date:12 May (Mon) - 17 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
03
Mar
(Sun)
HKAPA Open Day 2024
The Academy will present its annual Open Day on Sunday March 3 this year, filled with over a hundred free performing arts events prepared by students and faculty from six Schools on the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam of the Academy. Some activities will make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and art technology, providing visitors with an immensely joyful and unique experience.
A wide array of performing arts activities includes a performance by Junior Symphony Orchestra, concerts of Chinese and Western music, excerpt performances of musicals, drama, Cantonese opera, Dance open classes, film and television screenings, as well as guided tours for immersive performing arts activities. Furthermore, visitors can even go to backstage to discover the secrets behind the scenes, including stage design, props and costumes making, as well as stage effects exhibitions, indulging themselves in the world of performing arts on the day. The “On Stage @HKAPA Digital” of the Academy Library also allows visitors to step onto different stages as the character of the Academy productions virtually and take a digital photo. The Academy heartily welcomes everyone to embark on an amazing journey exploring the integration of AI and art technology in performing arts.
Free admission, no registration required.
Opening hours:
Wanchai Main Campus: 10 am – 5 pm
Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus: 1 pm – 5 pm*
*Free shuttle bus services between the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis
Download programme leaflet
Please follow the social media channels of the Academy for the latest update.
A wide array of performing arts activities includes a performance by Junior Symphony Orchestra, concerts of Chinese and Western music, excerpt performances of musicals, drama, Cantonese opera, Dance open classes, film and television screenings, as well as guided tours for immersive performing arts activities. Furthermore, visitors can even go to backstage to discover the secrets behind the scenes, including stage design, props and costumes making, as well as stage effects exhibitions, indulging themselves in the world of performing arts on the day. The “On Stage @HKAPA Digital” of the Academy Library also allows visitors to step onto different stages as the character of the Academy productions virtually and take a digital photo. The Academy heartily welcomes everyone to embark on an amazing journey exploring the integration of AI and art technology in performing arts.
Free admission, no registration required.
Opening hours:
Wanchai Main Campus: 10 am – 5 pm
Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus: 1 pm – 5 pm*
*Free shuttle bus services between the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis
Download programme leaflet
Please follow the social media channels of the Academy for the latest update.
Date: 03 Mar (Sun)
Venue: Academy Atrium
